Framing Ideas

Fine Art
Custom framing for fine art can be clean and simple or rich and ornate, most importantly the design should enhance and preserve the artwork. A successful custom framing design takes cues from the colors and details in the composition as well as the period of creation. For example, use a gilded ornate moulding for a antique etching and a sleek contemporary frame for a minimal abstract painting.

Shown below are custom framing combinations we designed to enhance the color and composition of each work.

Examples of framed fine art by Silver Cloud Galleries

Photos & Portraits
Framing photography doesn’t have to be confined to a basic white mat and black frame. Photos provide us with a unique opportunity to personalize our memories with custom framing. For example, when framing family portraits, select specific moldings to relate to different generations. Frame a vacation photo with a molding pertaining to the location of the trip – for example, use bamboo to enhance a photograph from a tropical island vacation or an exotic destination wedding. Allow the subject, style and era of the photo to guide you to a frame design that truly enhances the art.

Photography framed by Silver Cloud

Shown below are custom framing combinations we designed to help bring out the unique characteristics of each photo.

Wedding Photos made special by Silver Cloud Galleries

Sports & Collectibles
Show off that winning team jersey! Shadowboxes provide the perfect opportunity to showcase jerseys, t-shirts, and memorabilia from a special event. Shirts are hand-sewn onto mat board or linen and then mounted into a shadowbox, which provides space between the item and the glass. With our multitude of mat color choices, we can match team colors or provide a neutral background.

Preserve your collectibles with shadowboxes